VOCES8 Scholars Ensemble Vocal ensemble
The VOCES8 Scholars Ensemble is a dynamic vocal group, all alumni of the prestigious VOCES8 Scholars Programme at the VOCES8 Foundation. Under the musical direction of soprano Ailsa Campbell, the Ensemble performs frequently in the UK and Europe, undertakes workshops, and records for both audio and video.
The VOCES8 Scholars Ensemble is a dynamic vocal group comprising outstanding young professional singers, all alumni of the prestigious VOCES8 Scholars Programme at the VOCES8 Foundation. The Musical Director is soprano Ailsa Campbell. The Foundation is dedicated to inspiring and empowering individuals through the transformative power of music. By fostering artistic excellence, delivering world-class performances, and creating innovative educational initiatives, it aims to enrich lives, build communities, and nurture the next generation of musical talent.
The Ensemble’s debut season in 2024-2025 included performances across the UK including London’s Kings Place, ‘Shakespeare in Music’ in Stratford on Avon, ‘Gregorian Treasures’ in London and Cambridge with the Dutch ensemble Wishful Singing and ‘Fruit of Silence’ with McNicol Ballet Collective at the Royal Academy of Music, London. They also gave concerts in France, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. Last season they sang in the UK, in Spain, Italy, France, Bulgaria, Sweden and in Colombia where they performed with singer/songwriter Maura Nava. This resulted in their first single release as an Ensemble, ‘Protégeme’, for Universal Music Latino.
This season they will perform with Hugo Ticciati and O/Modernt in performances of “Henry Purcell & Harry Potter” at the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg and Merano, Italy and perform with the Dutch vocal ensemble Wishful Singing on a tour in the Netherlands including the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam. Their debut album will be released for VOCES8 Records, called ‘Songs of Doubt and Wonderment’ featuring the music of Mårten Jansson with the Stockholm Saxophone Quartet, conducted by Ragnar Bohlin. The Ensemble also takes part in concerts and recordings alongside VOCES8 and as part of the larger VOCES8 Foundation Choir.
“a very very fine group of young singers” —Hugo Ticciati